raezor

OK, so I'll drop a point for the crazy back and forth subtitles vs. Norwegian / English. Putting that to one side, this is a truly great series. It's very 80's and except for a few modern inserts (Think electric car etc.) you'd never guess it was filmed in 2011. Norway is a great country with breathtaking scenery and an almost devastating cost of living, but if your inside witness protection you've got it covered. It helps that Little Steven van Zandt walks and talks like a gangster, and that all his side kicks are goofy. Believe me though, you'll need to look long and hard to find a town in Norway that's this far behind the rest of the World. Watching this is a little bit like reading Anthony Burgess' Clockwork Orange, at first the constant flicking back and forth to the glossary annoys you like a scratch you can't itch, but after a while you can't put it down. 8 episodes just isn't enough! Watch for yourself.

JCVD has never really thought of his movies as anything more than entertainment, he was once asked which of his movies was good, he replied "have I ever made any good movies?" He really makes an effort in this one, and to be honest he generally makes better movies than Steven Seagal, who always has to make a point of letting everyone know he speaks Japanese etc. Bit lame now Steven! The movie is a excellent effort, but lacks good supporting actors. JCVD isn't Sean Penn, but then again we all know that Sean isn't that good a fighter (although he does try, well used to anyway). So, JCVD really needs excellent support actors to raise his game, and sadly there aren't any here. Everyone is over serious. But hey, it's only entertainment you say. But I can't help thinking that with a few seriously good support male actors like Biehn or Madsen, the whole thing would have gone down much better. On the whole though if you like action, this is defo for you.